Ashu Kalra

Vice President - Head of Global Corporate Real Estate and Environment Sustainability
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Summary:

With 25 years in Sustainable Corporate Real Estate and Facility Management, Ashu excels in strategic planning, project management, facility operations, vendor management, workplace design, climate change, and employee wellbeing. His leadership focuses on business-aligned CRE strategy, budgeting, stakeholder management, compliance, and M&A. Ashu emphasizes continual improvement through policies, new workplace standards, and effective communication. He creates exceptional employee experiences through innovative initiatives, manages renewable energy strategies, large-scale projects, and maintains ISO standards (45001, 27001, 22301, 14001, 50001) and statutory compliances related to Environment, Health, Safety, and Facilities.

Career highlights:

  • Geographic Exposure: India, Philippines, US, UK, South Africa, Romania and Colombia
  • Part of due diligence team for 7 acquisitions, ESG committee & driving ESG strategy
  • Fastest set ups in industry like 200000 sq. ft in 75 days
  • A people’s manager for diverse cultures (gender, country, states, religion)
  • Zero down time from availability of infrastructure perspective
  • Panelist and Distinguished Speaker at various Industry Forums
  • Net zero announcement and execution

Personal highlights:

  • B. Tech Electrical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
  • M. Tech Environment Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
  • Pursuing Doctor of Philosophy in Net Zero Building from Amity University, Noida